6 Imperial Roman Emperor Coins Lot, Victories (NIKE) w/ Victory Wreaths

Description

Constantinian Dynasty
Constantine I
had four sons whom he originally designated as Caesars.
His first wife,
Minervina
, bore him his eldest son named
Crispus
. He was made Caesar while his three half-brothers (whose mother was
Fausta
) were very young.
Constantine
had Crispus killed for reasons that are unclear today, but it is strongly suspected that his second wife, Fausta, had something to do with it so that her sons could move ahead of
Crispus
into the position of Emperor.  Subsequently,
Constantine's
remaining sons,
Constantine II, Constantius II, and Constans
, each became a Roman Emperor after disposing of most of the cousins.
VICTORIAE DD  AVGG Q NN
TRIUMPH WREATHS
These coins are a great way to add to your collection of coins from Constantine the Great and his family.   The inscription
VICTORIAE DD  AVGG Q NN
refers to the
"The Victories of Our Lords and Emperors"
. They were mostly minted by two of Constantine's sons, Constans and Constantius II.     The two Victories on the reverse of these coins were holding up Triumph Wreaths.  Recognized as the top honor for military or public officers, the triumph wreath was given to Romans as a reward and praise when completing a victory. There are different kinds of triumph wreaths, each made from different materials. A victorious general received a wreath consisting of gold and decorated jewels. This wreath was either worn if it wasn't heavy or just held over the head of the victor. This wreath was also given as a gift to commanders. The most honorable wreath, the
Corona Triumphalis
, was adorned with bay leaves or laurels. The triumph wreaths were heavily cherished by the Romans and a desired object by the Roman citizens.
This auction is for 6 of these coins.
Constantinian Dynasty          AE4/3 (12-17 mm, 8.24 total gm)
OBV:  Emperor's diademed draped bust right
REV:
VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN, two victories facing each other with wreaths and palms
As usual, the pictures really don't do justice. Let me know if you have questions.
Absolute Guarantee of Authenticity
I have collected Roman coins for many years and have always bought coins from trusted, reputable dealers. The coins I sell are ancient currency minted under the authority of the Roman Empire.  The details I describe (emperor, location, legends, etc) are derived from well-known and certified attribution sources.  The descriptions are guaranteed accurate as much as the condition of the coin allows.  This
Guarantee of Authenticity
does not make any claim or estimate of the value or grades of the coin(s).
ALL OF MY ITEMS COME WITH A GUARANTEE OF SATISFACTION , IF ANY ITEM IS NOT AS DESCRIBED IT CAN BE RETURNED IN ITS ORIGINAL CONDITION FOR A REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE.
SHIPPING & HANDLING POLICY
I mail all orders in an appropriately sized bubble envelope that includes tracking and delivery confirmation. This is something that protects the merchandise better and allows you to follow your order online.  For this service, buyers will
only be charged one flat rate
charge of .00
which will cover the costs of any number of auctions purchased. (International buyers, see below) So, yes, I will
combine shipping and handling costs if you win multiple auctions
.
PayPal only, please.